Operator

Lawrenceburg Utility Systems is seeking to fill a full-time, non-exempt position for an Operator to perform installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of the gas, water, and sewer facilities by skillfully operating a variety of construction and heavy equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities: * Install, repair, and/or replace service lines, main lines, and meters for gas, water, and sewer facilities.
* Assist with the maintenance of water and sewer lift stations.
* Assist with the maintenance of gas regulator stations.
* Operate hand tools and construction equipment such as jackhammers, pumps, air compressors, etc.
* Operate heavy equipment including backhoe, track hoe, and ditch witch, etc.
* Perform maintenance and repair on assigned equipment.
* Respond to customer complaints regarding gas, water, and sewer leaks.
* Assist with gas, water, and sewer surveys.
* Drive company vehicles.
* Assist in emergency situations.
* Subject to overtime, emergency call-out, and stand-by.
* Complete other duties as assigned.
*Required Skills and/or Abilities: * * Acknowledge and adhere to all of LUS’ policies and procedures.
* Perform duties safely without endangering self, others, and the public.
* Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions and job-related materials*.
* * Ability to use mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
* Ability to skillfully use hand tools or machines needed on the job: jackhammers, pumps, air compressors, etc.
* Ability to skillfully use heavy equipment needed on the job: backhoe, track hoe, ditch witch, etc.
* Take responsibility for your own actions and treat others with respect.
* Attend work regularly and on time.
* Ability to work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime.
* Attend safety training and other meetings as scheduled.
* Ability to follow all safety guidelines required by OSHA.
* Ability to work outside and be exposed to noisy places, fumes, chemicals, toxic substances, and machinery.
* Ability to be exposed to all weather conditions including cold, hot, rainy, and windy.
*Physical Requirements: * * Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
* Ability to use eyes, hands, and fingers to operate equipment.
* Ability to walk and stand for 8 hours a day.
* Ability to talk, see, hear, reach, handle, and feel.
* Ability to stoop, bend, climb, crawl, and twist.
*Education, Experience, and Qualifications: * * High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Valid State of Tennessee Class A Commercial Driver’s Permit required within six (6) months of hire and License required within two (2) years of hire.
* Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating heavy equipment required.
* Minimum of three (3) years of previous experience in gas, water, or sewer utility experience preferred.
* State of Tennessee Grade II Distribution System Operator Certification or ability to obtain within two years required.
* State of Tennessee Grade II Wastewater Collection System Operator Certificate or ability to obtain within two years required.
* State of Tennessee Gas Operator Qualification (OQ) or ability to obtain within two years required.
* Certification of Completion of Flagger Training Course or ability to obtain within two years required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.
00 - $27.
00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Overtime Work Location: In person